Running a startup in 2020: Where to pivot and where to never change.
We often get asked, out of all the businesses we *could* have created, why did we create a platform that helps people get jobs? The short answer? Because a person’s first, second, or even third job has the ability to change the entire trajectory of their career.
By Jacqueline Loeb in Candidates, In The Workplace, Startups
7 Lessons I Learned as a Remote Manager
At the beginning of March when the entire Scouted team moved to remote work, I faced learning an entirely new facet of management: not only were my employees remote but I was now also remote and learning to work from home in real-time.
By Sarah Schultz in Candidates, Companies, Culture, In The Workplace, Startups
Finding the balance between working hard and self-care as a founder and CEO
As business leaders, we have the opportunity to not only lead by example but to help shepherd our employees through these uncertain times. It takes trust, discipline, and confidence as a founder to actually disconnect, not check in on slack, and have faith that your team will be OK without you. (Spoiler: They will be).
By Jacqueline Loeb in Companies
How to build out a robust recruiting ops team (and why it’s important)
Finding and landing top candidates isn’t an easy task, and the companies that have an organized, data-forward internal team will inevitably secure better talent. Looking to improve, or perhaps implement, your recruiting ops? Here’s what you need to know.
By Sarah Schultz in Companies
Managing Layoffs as a Startup: How do you do right by your employees?
Layoffs, or reductions in force, hinge on thoughtful and well-documented processes. But in order to really get it right, you must lead your company through the difficult transition. The situation begs the question: How do you manage layoffs with empathy?
By Sarah Schultz in Companies
10 Startups We’re Excited About This Month
This week at Scouted, we wanted to highlight several startups we’re - really - excited about this month. Some of them you’ll find are hiring on Scouted. Some, we just had to mention anyway.
By Chelsea Damon in Candidates
5 Skills Every Person Who Works at a Startup Needs
Read this for some of the best traits that will help you go far in the startup world and see for yourself if you’re the right one for the job.
By Janine Perri in Candidates
What is the first year like at an early stage startup?
Read this if you’re curious about what the first year at a startup really looks like and what your role could look like a year into the game.
By Ian Robert in Candidates
5 Tips for Working at a Startup
By Christian Towner in Candidates
We’ve Rebranded!
Learn why we went through the rebranding process and how it makes your life easier during your job search.
By Jacqueline Loeb in Startups
What to Do If You Want to Work for a Large Company but You Only Have Small Companies on Your Resume
By Chelsea Damon in Resume Tips
How to Get a Job at a Startup
By Chelsea Damon in Job Search
How to Work Remotely
By Chelsea Damon in Candidates
What Size Startup Should You Join?
By Ian Robert in Job Search